Mechanical engineering careers guide

Work placements, work experience and internships

Find out how to arrange work experience in mechanical engineering by securing a placement or internship.

In this guide:

Work placements, work experience and internships can give you the edge over other candidates when it comes to applying for your first engineering job. Find one to suit you.

EDT
Gapwork.com
IAESTE - International Association for the Exchange of Students of Technical Experience - arranges paid course related vacation abroad on an exchange basis
In2Science - They offer 2 week work experience placements for students from low-income backgrounds
Inspire
National Careers Service
Nuffield Foundation - offers STEM placements to A-Level students
Prospects
RateMyPlacement.co.uk
Speakers for Schools - virtual work experience
Step
Social Mobility Foundation (they don’t have an online platform, they work with students directly matching them with work experience)
Student Ladder
Talent Retention Solution (TRS)
Target
The STEM Exchange – the platform acts as a matching service for students aged 14 and over to STEM experiences offered by employers (work experience, work shadowing, webinars etc
WiTEC - European Association for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology - arranges grants and work placements for female engineering students across Europe
Workfinder - online platform that links young people directly with employers